Cooked Boned Pork Shoulder in Canned Tin

Fully cooked and boned pork shoulder meat, processed from hog shoulders, packed in airtight tin cans for long-term preservation. This product falls under HTS 1602.42.20 as it is specifically shoulders and cuts thereof from swine that are boned, cooked, and hermetically sealed. Ideal for ready-to-eat meals or pantry staples.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1602.49.40Same rate: 17.5%

If from hams or cuts other than shoulders

Products from other swine cuts like hams fall under different subheadings within 1602.49, changing the specific statistical suffix.

0210.11.00Same rate: 17.5%

If cured or smoked but not fully cooked

Uncooked or semi-processed pork shoulders, even boned, are classified as meat preparations under Chapter 2 rather than preserved under Chapter 16.

1602.42.40Same rate: 17.5%

If bone-in instead of boned

Bone-in cooked shoulders packed airtight use a different statistical break within the same heading, affecting quota applicability.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify USDA FSIS prior approval for the foreign processing facility and ensure all labeling meets bilingual English/Spanish requirements for canned meats

Provide certificates of origin and processing records to confirm boneless, cooked status and avoid misclassification as fresh or frozen pork

Watch for common pitfalls like inadequate airtight seal documentation, which can trigger FDA re-inspection or duty reassessment